Fight cows in the Swiss town Aproz

In the Swiss town Aproz each year passes bout cows.
Fighting cows lasts 40 minutes and collected thousands of spectators.




Every year in the village of Aproz in the Swiss Alps cow breed herens find out the relationship before you go back to the pasture. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



During the Battle of cows simply push each other head-on. (REUTERS)



The competition lasts as long as the new queen will not force the other to leave the ring. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



Battle of cows - an ancient tradition in Switzerland. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



The first official bout was held in 1923. (REUTERS)



Fighting Cows - representatives of the breed specifically bred for alpine pastures. (REUTERS)



They are very strong and durable. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



Under the terms of the competition, each match lasts 40 minutes. (REUTERS)



All participants of the competition is given a number. (REUTERS)



Athletes fight to the finish. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



The winner gets the title of Queen cows. (REUTERS)



Cow Switzerland - one of the symbols of the country. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



Part of the cows involved in the competition, is pregnant. (REUTERS)



Victory cow award and before the next feed and milk the fighting first. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



Often these fights can be dangerous, but all the injuries member immediately healed - yet they still come in handy on the farm. (REUTERS)



These cow fights attract thousands of spectators. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)